Staging Flashcards
What is the name of the type staging in which the audience sit on one side?
End on Stage/Proscenium Arch Stage.
What are some advantages of End On/Proscenium Arch staging?
It is easier for the actors to move around and act.
What is a disadvantage of End On/Proscenium Arch staging?
Typically a larger theatre and is therefore not as intimate.
What is the name of the type of staging in which the audience sit on both sides of the performers?
Traverse/Avenue.
What is an advantage of Traverse/Avenue staging?
It is more intimate.
What is some disadvantages of Traverse/Avenue staging?
Its harder to move around and act. Also harder to create set.
`What is the name of the type of staging in which the audience sit on three sides of the performers?
Thrust.
What is an advantage of Thrust staging?
More intimate and engaging.
What are some disadvantages of Thrust staging?
Harder to create set. Harder for the actors to move around and act.
What is the name of the type of staging in which the audience sit on all sides of the performers?
Theatre in the Round.
What is an advantage of Theatre in the Round?
Very intimate.
What are some disadvantages of Theatre in the Round?
Very hard to use set. Very hard for actors to move around and act.
What is the name of the type of staging in which both the performers and actors move around the space?
Promenade staging.
What are some advantages of Promenade staging?
Its really intimate and engaging. There is also more audience impact.
What is a disadvantage of Promenade staging?
Heightened level of responsibility, leading audience.
